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Labor update: custodial tentative agreement reached in mediation; teachers remain in active mediation
Summary
Chief Human Resources Officer reported a tentative agreement reached in mediation with building services (custodial/maintenance) after a full mediation day; teachers (the district’s largest bargaining unit) remain in active mediation with a Nov. 6 session scheduled. Other smaller groups (technical specialists, principals, child nutrition, office
Chief Human Resources Officer provided the board with a status update on current bargaining and mediation activity.
Lede: The district and its building‑services bargaining unit (custodial, maintenance, warehouse) reached a tentative agreement after mediation; the teacher bargaining team remains in active mediation with a Nov. 6 date scheduled, and several other employee groups are negotiating at different paces.
Details: Dr. Cherry outlined the bargaining calendar and emphasized that proposals and mediation materials remain confidential while mediation is in progress. Key points:
• Building Services (custodians, maintenance) – after a full day of mediation the district and the unit reached a tentative agreement; administration expects to present ratification items to the board after confidentiality restrictions are lifted.
• Teachers – roughly 3,200 employees across classroom teacher groups (including preschool teachers in this round) are in active mediation; the next mediation session is Nov. 6.
• Technical specialists – a small group of about 14 staff; administration reported multiple meetings and said they are close to agreement (next meeting scheduled).
• Principals – in negotiations and met previously; discussions ongoing.
• Child nutrition assistants and school office supervisors – additional sessions scheduled in early November; school office supervisors’ first meeting planned for Nov. 12.
Budget context: Dr. Cherry and CFO Michelle Vargas reminded the board that personnel costs make up roughly 82% of the general fund; staff noted that a 1% increase across salaries and benefits equates to approximately $5.39 million and must be weighed against projected district revenues.
Next steps: Administration will continue mediation and will provide public updates when confidentiality rules allow. The district posted a bargaining webpage to provide status information; updates will be provided to the board in closed session where appropriate.
Bottom line: One tentative mediation outcome pending ratification; teacher negotiations remain active and are a central factor in district budget planning.
